Checking your TV's 4K and HDR capabilities on Xbox One S

This detects whether your TV can display the 4K UHD resolution at 60 Hz. This is required to upscale the system, games, and some apps to 4K. In other words, this lets your console run at 4K all the time, regardless of content.

4K UHD as a resolution setting isn't required to play 4K content, however. Games and apps that use 4K features like the 4K resolution (for watching movies) and HDR (for movies and games) can switch those features on without needing the overall 4K UHD resolution.

Watching movies & TV

Movie and TV content varies in how it's stored and played. Some video apps can play 4K content at different refresh rates, and some also support HDR (High Dynamic Range) content. This section tests your TV's ability to display different 4K and HDR modes.

For example, your TV may support 4K at 24 Hz but not 4K at 60 Hz. In this case, it may display 4K 24 Hz movies at their native 4K 24 Hz, but 4K 60 Hz content may display at 1080p instead. How content actually displays depends on the video app, the available content, and the capabilities of your TV.

Playing games

Some games can play HDR. This section tests your TV's ability to show HDR for games.

Note You must have an Xbox One S console and a 4K TV to display 4K and HDR content. If you're not sure if you have the correct hardware, see Troubleshooting 4K and HDR on Xbox One S to learn how to check your console and TV.